Elkay PSRQ19183 Owner's manual

Brand: Elkay

Model: PSRQ19183

Category: Kitchen sinks

Type: Owner's manual

what to do if you have a problem

Elkay is proud of the quality of its stainless steel

sinks. Many sinks are warranted to be free of

manufacturing defects for a lifetime of normal

residential use to the original owner of the sink.

For a full warranty explanation, and limitations,

please consult your warranty sheet.

If you feel you have a defective sink, please contact

your plumber for the name of your local Elkay

representative, or contact the Consumer Service

Department of Elkay at

1-800-22ELKAY (1-800-223-5529)

Please provide your sink model number, the date of

installation, and a description of the problem.

accessories

Elkay colanders, cutting boards, rinsing baskets

and bottom grids are not designed as “Dishwasher

Safe” or “Microwave Safe”. These products should

be hand washed in a mild detergent, rinsed

thoroughly and hand dried.

To maintain the beauty and quality of your cutting

board, please follow these simple instructions:

• Clean by washing with hot soapy water after

preparing each food item and before you go

on to the next item.

• A solution of 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach in

1 quart of water should be used to sanitize

surfaces. Flood the surface with the solution

and allow it to stand for several minutes.

• Rinse thoroughly and air dry or pat dry with

clean paper towels.

• For wood cutting boards – apply a coat of

mineral oil to all wood surfaces on a monthly

basis or more frequently if needed.

• Do NOT place your cutting board in the

dishwasher.

• Do NOT place your cutting board in the

microwave.

• Do NOT immerse your cutting board in water.

• Do NOT allow hot surfaces to come in contact

with your cutting board.

• Do NOT store your cutting board on or in your

stainless steel sink when not in use.

• The following are recommendations from the

USDA regarding cutting boards:

◗ Always use a clean cutting board.

◗ If possible, use one cutting board for fresh

produce and a separate one for raw meat,

poultry, and seafood.

◗ Once cutting boards become excessively

worn or develop hard-to-clean grooves,

you should replace them.

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care & cleaning

Your Elkay sink is made from the finest nickel bearing

stainless steel. Its mellow surface harmonizes with

any color scheme... Any décor. Timeless. Elegant.

And, like fine silver, its beautiful finish becomes

lovelier with use and age. Your Elkay sink is solid

stainless steel and with proper care and maintenance

will give you a lifetime of service.

recommended cleansers

Safe for all types of Elkay stainless steel sink finishes

is Elkay’s Stainless Butler Stainless Steel Cleaner

and Polisher. The non-abrasive formula is safe and

effective for day to day cleaning.

For satin finish sinks:

For stains or light scratches, we suggest a mildly

aggressive cleaner such as Shiny Sinks Plus® or

Flitz®. For stubborn stains and more noticeable

scratches, we suggest a more aggressive cleaner

such as Bar Keeper’s Friend®, Zud®, Lawrence Right

Work, Ajax®, Comet®, Maas® or Nevr-Dull®. For

extremely stubborn stains you may also try to use a

Scotch-Brite™ Pad. When using any of these cleaners,

it is critical that you rub in the direction of the grain

lines of the sink and rinse completely and towel dry.

For high gloss mirror finish sinks:

Use only mild liquid dishwashing detergent with a

soft sponge to clean and then rinse thoroughly.

Follow with a soft cloth to dry. Do not use an

abrasive cleanser or cloth as it will permanently

scratch the finish.

recommendations

for proper maintenance

• Do... Rinse thoroughly after each use. “Thorough”

rinsing can be done by running the water for a few

minutes and rubbing the cleaned area with a clean

sponge.

• Do... Towel dry after each use to prevent mineral

deposits from building up on the surface of the sink.

• Do... Clean the sink once a week. For satin finish

sinks be sure to rub in the direction of the satin

finish lines, using an Elkay recommended cleanser.

• Do... Use an Elkay bottom grid or rinsing basket to

“protect” the finish. Elkay bottom grids can remain

in the sink and will not cause rusting or pitting.

• Do NOT... Rub the sink across the satin finish lines.

Scouring across the satin finish lines can damage

the original sink finish.

• Do NOT... Allow soap or other household cleansers

to dry on the surface of the sink. Most brands

contain chemical additives which will affect the

original finish.

• Do NOT... Use solutions of chlorine bleach and

water in the sink. Chlorides, which are found in

most soaps, detergents, bleaches, and cleansers,

are very aggressive to stainless steel. If left on the

sink too long they can cause surface pitting.

• Do NOT... Use a steel wool pad to clean your sink.

If a more abrasive product is needed, use a green

Scotch Brite pad being sure to rub in the direction

of the satin finish lines. Steel wool pads have a

tendency to break apart and small particles of steel

can become embedded in the surface of the sink.

The steel particles will rust and will give the

appearance that the sink itself is rusting.

• Do NOT... Use rubber mats or dishpans in the sink.

Leaving rubber mats or dishpans in the sink can

lead to surface rust or possible pitting. However,

if you insist on using mats or dishpans, please

remove them after each use and rinse thoroughly.

• Do NOT... Leave wet sponges, cloths, or cleaning

pads on the sink. This can lead to surface rust.

• Do NOT... Use abrasive cleanser or cloth on high

gloss finish mirror portions of the sink.

Following these recommendations for the care and

cleaning of your stainless steel sink will insure that it

will provide you with many years of service.

chlorides

Today, chlorides are found in most all soap,

detergents, bleaches and cleansers; chlorides can

be aggressive to stainless steel. However, chlorides

are very water soluble. Therefore, THOROUGH

RINSING of your sink after each use to remove any

chloride residue and a weekly cleaning is all that is

required to keep your sink looking bright and shiny.

scratches

Like many metallic surfaces, your stainless steel

sink will scratch. These are merely usage scratches

and over time will blend into the overall finish of

your sink with proper cleaning.

knives

Your sink is designed to serve as many things but

not as a cutting board or chopping block. This type

of use will lead to deep scratches in the sink finish

and will dull your knives. Elkay does offer various

cutting boards which will provide an additional

work area.

water quality

The quality of your water can affect your sink’s

appearance. If your water has a high iron content, a

brown surface stain can form on the sink giving the

appearance of rust. Additionally, in areas with a

high concentration of minerals, or with over-softened

water, a white film may develop on the sink.

To combat these problems, we suggest that the

sink be towel dried after use, and again, on a

weekly basis, the sink should be cleaned using

a recommended cleanser.

foods

Heavy salt concentration or foods containing high

levels of salt should

not

be allowed to dry on the

sink surface. Rinse your sink thoroughly after use.

suggestions for the care and cleaning of your Elkay stainless steel sink

Elkay PSRQ19183 Owner's manual

Brand: Elkay

Model: PSRQ19183

Category: Kitchen sinks

Type: Owner's manual

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